Oddly, we have never featured a Triumph GT6, despite it being a rarely-seen oddity among Triumphs. The GT6 is a coupe based on the Spitfire roadster and features an inline six in place of the Spitfire’s four cylinder engine. As we have been remiss in failing to feature one, we hereby present a GT6 two-fer!
This seller is offering not one, but two Triumph GT6 projects. He or she openly describes both as being in “terrible condition” and needing “everything redone.” This is primarily because they have been “sitting outside for 20 years.”
If the floor pans are solid, these may not be too far gone. Would you fix up both or try to make one good car? This pair could mess up the latter option, as they appear to be in similar condition (?).
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Valencia, CA
$2,500 for both
Car #1 is a red example, and the cool lines of the GT6 are clearly visible, despite something a bit beyond ‘patina’. We can see it needs tires and paint – I’m not sure this will polish out.
Paint condition is similar from the back. The bigger concern is the apparent pile of rust under it. At least, I think that’s rust – I’d normally suggest soot from starting, but this car isn’t running. From where did that rust come? Best case would be it’s just the exhaust rotting away.
Interior is there, but confirms this was stored outside. It looks like the sun has ruined almost everything, although the steering wheel may be fixable. The good news is parts shouldn’t be too hard to find. Is that a rat’s nest in the driver’s seat?
Car #1 has its engine in place, but both are noted at ‘not running’. One would hope to get one of the two running with minimal investment, but the minimal info in the ad means one can’t determine much. Dual carbs reveal sporting intentions and only the air cleaner is clearly missing.
Car #2 is white and also appears pretty solid from outside. The front bumper is missing here.
Again, this car looks a bit better on the outside. Rear bumper is attached.
This interior appears to be in similar, sun-baked condition, though we don’t see a rat’s nest here. Was the red door a replacement? It’s visible in the exterior shot above, so it does appear this is the white car’s interior.
Yes, they both have engines and they both lack air cleaners!
Ad text:
TWO COMPLETE GT6 TRIUMPHS! BOTH ARE TERRIBLE CONDITION AND NEED EVERYTHING REDONE!BEEN SITTING OUTSIDE FOR 20 YEARS!! NOT RUNNING! AS IS! SOLD WITH DUPLICATE TITLES! $2500 FOR BOTH!!